Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 509 | 3rd November 2017

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS NEWS: annual review

Our 2016-2017 annual review has been published as an interactive web page. It explores the three areas of our work: strengthening your voice, putting a spotlight on priority groups, and pioneering new approaches. During 2016-17 Clinks has supported its members to rise to the challenges in our criminal justice system in the face of change and uncertainty. Voluntary organisations working in criminal justice are finding solutions, embracing change and bouncing back in the face of adversity. Our annual review also includes short interviews with our staff and members where they give their views on what 'resilience' means to them. Read our latest annual review online here

CLINKS RESPONSE: Homelessness Reduction Act

Clinks will be responding to a Department for Communities and Local Government consultation on guidance for local authorities around The Homelessness Reduction Act which comes into force in April 2018 - we would like to hear from you if you would like to feed in any information. The Act will include new duties on local authorities to intervene at earlier stages to prevent homelessness in their areas. The consultation is on the guidance for local authorities which will inform them how they should exercise their homelessness functions and apply the legislation in practice. To feed in information, please contact Nicola Drinkwater at Nicola.drinkwater@clinks.org.

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: understanding the whole family

Revolving Doors has published 'Understanding the whole family', the third in a series of literature reviews on severe and multiple disadvantage. It takes a life course approach, exploring the role of the family from prevention to treatment and intervention, through to recovery and desistance. The review shows that families have multiple and often conflicting roles in relation to people facing severe and multiple disadvantage; and therefore examines the strengths and protective factors as well as the barriers or problems within families. Download the paper here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: award entries closing soon

Prison Reform Trust is still accepting entries for the Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Re-integration (formerly rehabilitation), which celebrates outstanding rehabilitative work with prisoners done by a charity or community group. The top prize has been increased this year to £5000. Nominations are invited from prison governors and directors, with the emphasis on work that fosters personal responsibility and calls on people in prison, and ex-offenders, to help others through mentoring and similar. The closing date for nominations is 1st December. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: supporting defendants

Nepacs has launched a service providing support to defendants and their families and friends at Newcastle Crown Court. The project provides support and information to families or friends who attend court to support a loved one facing a custodial sentence. Volunteers offer emotional and practical support and information, and continued support outside of court through a telephone support service. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: young men leaving prison

Switchback has released a short film about their work mentoring and training young men leaving prisons. The film looks at Switchback's work training the men to work in the Crisis cafe, and features some of the young men who they have supported to begin a new life. Watch the video here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: education contracts

The Ministry of Justice is holding a second market engagement webinar [9th November, online, free] on the changes to education contracts. You need to sign up to the portal to register before attending. You can also find the write-up of the question and answer session from the previous webinar, and other resources from the webinars hosted by Prisoners Learning Alliance online here

FUNDING: learning and skills

Two Learning and Skills Calls are open to applications under the European Social Fund stream of the European Structural and Investment Funds for the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership area. Grants from £100,000 are available to run a project to provide a mechanism for linking co-ordination of local employers with schools and young people to provide meaningful/inspirational experiences of the world of work. For the second call, grants from £100,000 are available to deliver skills-related support under a single, coordinated strategic framework. The deadline for both calls is 18th January. Find out more here (skills hub) and here (business and industry)

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: theatre and employability

Imagine If Theatre Company is now taking bookings for its Bird on the Wing course; a 3 week, full time Drama and Employability skills course for prisoners. The course is aimed to improve confidence, communication and employability skills. Bird on the Wing uses applied theatre techniques alongside a desistance to crime framework. A performance afternoon in the third week showcases skills developed to an invited audience of employers, agencies and support services visiting the prison, to watch a play created by the participants. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: restorative justice best practice

The Restorative Justice Council invites those working with victims and perpetrators of sexual harm, domestic abuse and other complex and sensitive crimes to an event to discuss how restorative justice can play a role in these cases [14th November, Bradford, from £70]. It aims to develop best practice in the use of restorative justice and is open to practitioners and anyone who would like to develop their skills through collaborative learning and building networks within the restorative community. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: care and the criminal justice system

The Care Leavers’ Association is holding its National Conference ‘Between Care and the Criminal Justice System: Setting the agenda for the next decade’ [27th November, Manchester, contact for price]. Working with partners across the secure estate, probation colleagues and those within youth justice, this conference will look at the road travelled, the great work many have developed and work still to be done. Click here to register

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: changing lives through art

Catch22, Burnbake Trust Prison Art Project and Only Connect are holding ‘The Prisoner Art Charity Auction’ [30th November, London, £20]. This exhibition will showcase art created by people in custody. All artwork will be auctioned on the night, with profits split between the charities and the prisoners, enabling them to buy additional art materials and build their skills. The evening will include canapés, drinks, music and discussion, and the opportunity to purchase some art. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S TRAINING: restorative justice courses

Restorative Solutions CIC has a range of Restorative Approaches Open Training Courses currently running across the country [4th December 2017, Hampshire | 6th-8th February 2018, Manchester | 13th-15th February 2018, Durham | prices vary], with some remaining places left. The training is suitable for all organisations wishing to apply restorative approaches to their everyday work. Contact Helenmason@restorativesolutions.org.uk

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS AND TRAINING

  • Preparing for Work in the Justice Sector | January 2018, various locations, free | Details

CONSULTATION: supported housing

The government announced a new funding model for supported housing which will be implemented in April 2020. This will included a ‘Sheltered Rent’ for sheltered and extra care housing and short term supported accommodation to be funded via a ring-fenced grant to local authorities. This follows the welcome announcement made by the Prime Minister last week that the government no longer plans to apply the Local Housing Allowance rates to supported housing and the social sector more widely. Two consultations have been launched alongside the announcement. Clinks is considering our response. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: Team Manager

Career Connect is recruting a Team Manager - National Careers Service Custody Contract [£31,793- £35,181, North West, permanent, full time]. National Careers Service operates in prisons across the North West, working closely with Achieve Northwest Connect and National Careers Service Community Team to improve the Education, Employment and Learning opportunities for this diverse group of customers. The successful post holder will be responsible for a team of delivery staff operating across the prison estate, motivating and leading the team to achieve challenging targets whilst maintaining a clear emphasis on high quality delivery and customer satisfaction levels. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: a Project Coordinator (Justice) with The IARS Institute [London], a Support Worker with Sova [Southend], a Trainer with St Giles Trust [London], a Comms, Engagement and Change Officer with DISC [Newton Aycliffe], a Business Development Executive with The Forward Trust [Vauxhall], an Appropriate Adult Duty Officer with Open Road [Essex, Norfolk and Kent], a Newton Abbot Co-ordinator with CASS+ [Newton Abbot], a Service Manager with Pathways to Independence Ltd [Rochester], and a Bid Writer with The Nelson Trust [London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: German Christmas Markets and three night stay from £79. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Afternoon tea for two at Patisserie Valerie for £19. Details
  • Tip of the Week III: Five gym and swim passes for £5. Details

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